By Tim Golden Posted on October 18, 2016 • Updated on October 18, 2016 at 7:10 pm

Believe it or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching, and that means many get- togethers. Every year the same thing happens: You get invited somewhere, then scramble to think of something cool to take. Well, this year, plan ahead and change things up by taking a great bottle of beer.
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Tim Golden Posted on July 19, 2016 • Updated on July 19, 2016 at 5:31 pm

As a home brewer, Steve Haumschild loved to experiment with products growing around his home in Kailua. That exploratory passion carried over when he and a group of brewing partners decided to open Lanikai Brewing Co. a little over a year ago.
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By Tim Golden Posted on June 21, 2016 • Updated on July 19, 2016 at 10:06 am

Eleven years ago San Diego native Garrett Marrero bought a sleepy little brewpub on Maui and renamed it Maui Brewing Co. Since then he’s quickly grown it into the largest brewery in the state with worldwide recognition and award- winning beers.
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By Tim Golden Posted on May 17, 2016 • Updated on May 17, 2016 at 8:08 pm

Summer is the perfect time to change out your normal beer for something light, crisp and uber-refreshing. When it’s hot I prefer beers lower in alcohol (less than 6 percent) and not super heavy.
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By Tim Golden Posted on April 19, 2016 • Updated on April 19, 2016 at 5:58 pm

I’ve been writing about Hawaii’s dynamic beer scene for a few years now, and we are truly blessed with an incredible selection here. But there are always rare beers to seek out. For the serious enthusiast, no great beer is out of reach.
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By Tim Golden Posted on March 16, 2016 • Updated on April 4, 2016 at 6:50 pm

Nearly every home brewer flirts with the dream of opening a professional brewery. It’s a romantic notion to sell their own creations to thirsty customers. But the reality is that it is incredibly hard work, and a hefty financial investment with little initial return, to operate a brewery.
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Tim Golden Posted on January 20, 2016 • Updated on April 4, 2016 at 6:50 pm

Craft beer has always been driven by innovation, risk and experimentation. Without craft brewers pushing the boundaries of flavor, we would still be a nation of light lagers and bland, similar tastes.
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